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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

discipline of chemical engineering (ChE) focusedon concept-based instruction. The project plan is to develop and promote the use of a cyber-enabled infrastructure for conceptual questions, the AIChE Concept Warehouse, whichultimately could be used throughout the core ChE curriculum (Material and Energy Balances,Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, Kinetics and Reactor Design, and Materials Science).Conceptual questions, both as Concept Inventories and ConcepTests, will be available throughan interactive website maintained through the Education Division of the American Institute ofChemical Engineers (AIChE), the discipline’s major professional society. The overall objectiveis to lower the activation barrier for using conceptual instruction and

Conference Session

CEIII Wrapup

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Hull Seale, UCSB; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. (2013). http://www.nextgenscience.org/4. Sullivan, J. F., Cyr, M. N., Mooney, M. A., Reitsma, R. F., Shaw, N. C., Zarske, M. S. & Klenk, P. A., (2005). The TeachEngineering Digital Library: Engineering Comes Alive for K-12 Youth, Proc.ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon.5. Johnson, G. (2001). Project Lead The Way® A Pre-engineering Secondary School Curriculum, Proc. 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, New Mexico.6. NEES Strategic Plan 2010-2014. Retrivved March 15, 2013 from http://nees.org/resources/5711/download/strategic_plan_2010-2014.pdf7. Brophy, S., Lambert, J. & Anagnos, T. (2011). NEESacademy: Cyber-enabled Learning Experiences for K-16 Earthquake

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Materials

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University

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Mechanical Engineering

23.372.2energy. The Sustainable Urban Transport (SUT) is such a vehicle.There are multiple SUTs in existence today that match our project design criteria. The MyCarwas originally a manufacturing collaboration between EU Auto Technology and Hong KongPolytechnic University. It was available in Hong Kong, Britain, Austria, and France. In 2010,EU Auto Technology was acquired by GreenTech Automotive. As of today, GTA plans to beginmanufacturing the MyCar in its Mississippi plant soon. Current specifications are unknown.However before the acquisition, The Mycar had a maximum speed of 35 to 40 mph, a chargetime of 5 to 8 hours, and a driving range of 40 to 68 miles. Length, width, and height were 2.6m, 1.4 m, and 1.4 m, respectively. The price was $10,000.001

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalya A. Koehler, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

portion of the class, after the student has completed readingthe related chapter in the text book. The modules are used to prepare students for solving open-endedquestions in a face to face part of the course. Also, the module can serve as a study guide for reviewpurposes. In the modules, students view the video demonstrations of how to solve problems and thenpractice problem solving step by step with verification (correct/incorrect) and explanatory programfeedback presented for each step. The pilot development of the modules with six participants was conducted, and a plan for therefinement of the modules design was laid out. The educational design research methodology was used,which not only targets the problem of designing an online

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Alberto Marquez P.E., Lamar University; Julia Yoo, Lamar University

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Engineering Economy

LamarUniversity. It will give students more opportunity to learn and practice Engineering Economicswhenever they have spare time. The preliminary assessment results in Fall 2012 semester arepresented in this paper. Surveys and interviews are conducted with randomly selected students toget a better understanding of the impact of the mobile app. The authors are now in the process oftransforming the app into game-style. Further development and improvement with formativeassessment is planned in the next three years.* Acknowledgment: This project is partially supported by a grant from the National ScienceFoundation DUE-1140457 to Lamar University. 1. Introduction Engineering Economics is a core class in engineering and is often required in

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Selin Frances Sirinterlikci, Carnegie Mellon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

opportunities to high schoolstudents. The theme selected for the research activities is alternative actuation methodsfor robotics. These new actuation methods do not utilize conventional electric motors.Recent developments of flexible gumby robots1, interesting memory alloy behaviors2 aswell as other alternative means such as magnetic and pneumatic actuation are employedin attracting students into this field. A 3-day pilot study was developed and conductedwith participation of 8 interested high school students. Students designed and built robotsthat were actuated by pneumatic propulsion or magnetism. This paper will presentobjectives and structure of the initiative, lessons learned from the pilot study, and willconclude with the future plans. As a part

Conference Session

Experiences in Engineering Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley; Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley; Ryan Shelby, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa A Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Community Engagement Division

personalitystyles; presented pathways for implementing mission statements and plans of action; offeredopportunities for strategic thinking, problem solving and brainstorming; utilized teamwork indiverse settings; and implemented K-12 service learning through outreach teaching activities.9,10Students were placed into teams of three to six based on their learning styles26 to diversifygroups and thereby enhance educational perspectives and optimize design outcomes.27,28 Teamscompleted three-hour labs at the local science museum each week to conduct brainstorming andprototyping exercises based on the “Engineering is Elementary” design process loop developedby the Museum of Science, Boston (Figure 1).29 In addition, each team independently conducteduser needs

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6341A Laboratory Based, Problem Solving Pedagogy Prepares Engineering Tech-nology Graduates to Succeed on the JobDr. John Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the departmental Internship Co- ordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Applied Process Control Engineering, Applied Automation Engineering, Fluid Power, and Facility Planning. Page 23.57.1

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chet Boncek Jr, Raytheon Company

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Systems Engineering

limited to allow a plausible approach Procedural plan was developed and followed through to completion Setup and follow-through of project is orderly and logical Thorough use of data and observations Conclusions are consistent with data that was collected Team demonstrates knowledge of relevant content matter Team members understand the scope and limitations of the project, and have an idea of what further research is warranted Team conducted sufficient research, as evidenced by appropriate citation of scientific literature and reference sourcesQuestions to Consider Has the team identified a clear, bounded problem statement and/or objective? Did the team follow a logical plan for completing the project

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Shen-En Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

will be offered in ETCE 4251- Highway Designand Construction and CEGR 6090 – Nondestructive Testing courses.The rationale for the multi-disciplinary, project-based course is to optimize the learningexperience with supervisor evaluation and to stimulate student creativity. The key pedagogicalobjective in this study is to establish a potentially creative and synergistic environment forstudent learning through interactions between multi-discipline teams: Civil EngineeringTechnology/Construction Management and Structural Monitoring students. The goal is forstudents to meet the CIET/CM and CEE program outcomes as well as criteria defined in theUniversity strategic planning for student achievements.However, since the two student levels are distinct

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston (CoT); Gangbing Song, University of Houston (CoE)

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Engineering Technology

, career plans, their reason for applying to the summer research program, and tworecommendation letters. The selection committee was formed from participating facultymembers, who meet towards the end of the March to select REU fellows based on the merit oftheir applications. Applicants were asked to rank available research projects based on their interest and wereaccommodated as much as possible to work on projects from among their top three selections. Inthree years, the REU Site accommodated 35 fellows, 34% of whom were underrepresented andminority students. The fellows came from universities and colleges in 18 states across the nation. Page

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Novel Methods of Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

instrument was developed for the purpose. It wasadministered once at the beginning of the semester and once at the end of the semester. Thetotal number of students was 54. Only the responses of students who participated in both thesurveys were used for analysis. The final sample size was 39. The statistical technique usedfor data analysis was General Linear Model. The results of the study validate the importanceof all learning objectives.Key words: Assessment, Construction Science, Course Learning Objectives, EnvironmentalControl Systems.IntroductionProgram Quality AssessmentInstitutions of higher learning are becoming increasingly involved with the continualimprovement of their educational programs. It incorporates planning, assessment, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin M Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Christine M Cunningham, Museum of Science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Advancing Technological Literacy and Skills(ATLAS) of Elementary Educators indicated that a key place to influence preservice engineeringeducation is in education students’ required science courses. To this end, the BEST grant workswith both education and science faculty. Teams of science and education faculty participate in anannual summer professional development workshop focused on engineering and technologycontent and related pedagogy. They then develop plans for course modules that integrateengineering concepts and activities, implement their modified courses that fall semester, andassess student impact. During the midyear meeting in January faculty present their labs andactivities to colleagues, receive feedback, and brainstorm successful

Conference Session

"How Do We Compare?" - Students, Case Studies, and Learning Approaches

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

either included or excluded. While the majority of students seem to have higherscores when their own self-evaluation is included in the computation of this score, the statisticalsignificance of this observation is more modest, on the level of α=0.2.We did not implement any measure to determine student preferences for the two types ofevaluation systems. Both the point division and CATME systems are being implemented again inthe Spring 2013 semester and plans for a student attitude survey are ongoing. Page 23.32.8References[1] Michaelsen, L. K., A. B. Knight, and L. D. Fink (eds.), Team-Based Learning: A Transformative Use of SmallGroups in

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael R. Allen, Department of Mathematics; Dale A. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

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Mathematics

test anxiety. I felt it acouple of other times during my plan of study. I had worked all the homework assignments and hadstudied the night before the exams, yet I felt unprepared in some cases and just not ready. I realizedsomething was missing. In the Math classes I have taught, I was the one to visit for assistancewith homework and to clear up any misconceptions. The reason I could help was because I wasmathematically confident. I knew what I was doing. But mechanical engineering was, in manyways, new material to me. I had to gain confidence. But confidence comes with competence. Iknew I had to become proficient in the material to the point I could teach it. Here is where all ofHigher Education could take a lesson from Engineering. Because

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Howard P Davis, Washington State University

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Biomedical

documenting data used in risk assessmentand reduction, including: deriving a risk score, defining an action plan, revising the risk score,and specifying an outcome measure. During the class time, teams perform an initial riskassessment for a few hazards in their design, determine if these risks justify redesign, propose Page 23.1394.4design changes, and re-assess the risk. They then reflect on the importance of Prevention throughDesign and its value to themselves, their employers, and society in the future. The lesson endswith a quiz to determine how this lesson has affected individual students’ attitudes andunderstanding of Prevention through

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mei Zhang, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Amy B Chan Hilton, Florida State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

interdisciplinary education andresearch activities. In addition, several 2012 NanoCORE fellows made presentations atprofessional and technical conferences (and won awards) and co-authored in publications. Also,three of the NanoCORE research students participated in FSU’s Honors in the Major program Page 23.937.5(Fall 2011-Spring 2012). The students are extending their NanoCORE research into senior theses.NanoCORE research fellows completed an anonymous survey at the end of their project,responding to questions about their experience in the NanoCORE research program, opinionsabout graduate school and research, and future plans. All the responses to the

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Richards, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Libraries

previous section, even the proximity in printed textbooks is far from ideal. In thebooks studied, 36.6 percent of the references were to objects that were not proximate (see Table3). Page 23.1008.7Intelligent digital composition should be able to overcome this limitation. For example, a devicescreen could be divided into two windows – one with the text being read, and the other withreferenced material. With high resolution note-pad devices, 100 percent proximity should beachievable. This type of next-generation e-textbook could improve proximity and potentiallyimprove student learning as compared to printed textbooks. In planning research

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill M. Diong, Southern Polytechnic State University; Scott J. Tippens, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

presented at the National Sustainable DesignExpo held on April 18 and 19, 2013, and we plan to present and/or publish a detailed technicalpaper about this PV module at a Solar Energy conference or in a Solar Energy journal. Fig. 5. The prototype module: (a) SolidWorks® model, and (b) actual device. Fig. 6. The standard panel being used as the baseline for energy collection comparison.ConclusionsA student team was assembled recently to participate in the EPA-sponsored P3 national designcompetition. The team’s objective is to design a fixed-tilt PV module, enclosing individualcolumns of solar cells that can separately track the sun. A preliminary design has been completed,and the team is performing tests to quantify the improvement upon

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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Mechanical Engineering

constructtheir own versions of reality rather than simply absorbing versions presented by theirteachers.”7 Patterson’s Using Everyday Engineering Examples (E3) in the Classroom9, has alsoshown to improve the deep learning experiences of students. As the E3 name implies, everydayengineering examples that are familiar to students are used to provide the specific applications onwhich to build the inductive learning experience. The examples are chosen so thatstraightforward implementation of engineering principles is possible. Full lesson plans havebeen developed in Mechanics of Solids, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics10.The lesson plans for the instructors are based on the Principles of the 5E’s: Engage, Explore,Explain, Elaborate, and

Conference Session

Teaching - Best Practices

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P Hung, Texas A&M University; Wm Adam Farmer, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

, inventory, product developmenttime, and purchasing time while simplifying process planning and procurement 1,2.A typical manufacturing laboratory is equipped with rows of identical machines, where studentslearn in sequence from one type of machine to another. Although students would repeat ademonstration and interact with their instructor, they rarely interact among themselves and oftenmiss the link among different processes. The concept of group cell and all of its advantages canbe applied in academics since students normally practice to fabricate similar components indifferent semesters. This new approach is proposed to replace the traditional manufacturinglaboratory practice. Group cells with different machines are utilized rather than

Conference Session

Women in Engineering (WIED) Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Anastasia Sokolova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy G. Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University

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Women in Engineering

), and a reduced time in employment is needed tobecome eligible for the retirement pension (5 years less of the work record) .However, there are issues that stand in the way of true societal equality between men and womenin Russia. First, even though no one is surprised to see a female design-and-planning engineer ora female director of the metallurgical complex, such jobs generally don't come easy for womendue to the their physiological and psycho-emotional. Certain professions simply weren'tdesigned for them.Secondly women do not choose the engineering profession due to a lack of confidence and beliefthat this career is right for them and they can become professionals in it. In addition they prefer a

Conference Session

Best of Computer in Education Division

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Bishop, Utah State University; Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Computers in Education

the University of Michigan have joined theCoursera partnership, which has expanded its offerings to 42 courses [10] . MIT has also upgradedits open educational initiative, and joined with Harvard in a $60 million dollar venture, edX [19] .EdX will, “offer Harvard and MIT classes online for free.”While online education is improving, expanding, and becoming openly available for free, univer-sity tuition at brick-and-mortar schools is rapidly rising [56] . Tuition in the University of Califor-nia system has nearly tripled since 2000 [32] . Naturally, this is not being received well by univer-sity students in California [2] . Likewise, students in Quebec are actively protesting planned tuitionhikes [13] . In resistance to planned tuition hikes

Conference Session

Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Renee Henson, Mineral Area College

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Two Year College Division

, register for classes, andcommunicate with the instructor and other students while online.As a result, computer skills for higher education are almost necessary before entering college.According to Helium.com, one of the most commonly reported skills necessary for college isproficiency with computers. For most colleges, the majority of campus information is publishedonline and prospective students are directed toward web sites for degree plans, course schedules,and online applications. Consequently, pre-existing skills and computer access are oftenexpected as individuals proceed through the admissions process to obtain campus informationand enroll for classes. Ironically, some university administrators feel that students obtain such ahigh level of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

outreach, survey for teacher workshops, an assessment report template and a hands-on lesson plan template (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Plastics-Manufacturing-Technology- GPMT/137107806352893).Conclusion“Green Plastics Manufacturing Technology” (GPMT) is an emerging discipline thatencompasses a range of activities, such as research and development of non-toxic and eco-friendly materials to the reduction of waste and pollution through changing patterns ofproduction and consumption. The primary goal of the project is to transform the exiting materialsand manufacturing curriculum to keep pace with the new green technologies in themanufacturing and mechanical engineering technology/packaging science programs at

Conference Session

Design Methodology and Evaluation 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Morgan M Hynes, Arizona State University; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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Design in Engineering Education

investigating the engineering designprocesses of undergraduate engineering students as they solved open-ended designchallenges.17-20 Previous research suggested using verbal protocol analysis, a form of think-aloud, to study the cognitive processes of the research participants.21 The research designincluded a hands-on task with the objective of designing an assistive device that opens a jar.Pilot studies were conducted with engineering experts; each was presented with the designchallenge and 15 stacks of index cards containing a variety of information (e.g. talk to apossible client, review important math or science concepts, view available materials,plan/draw/sketch, and build a prototype) that they could choose to peruse as they solved thetask. After

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University

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International

maintenance procedureswith each filter recipient.At a planning session held the night before the authors visited the village, the authors weresurprised to learn that the adding three drops of chlorine had become part of the standardmonthly maintenance routine. The practice was not recommended by the installation team northe instructions left with the villagers. Moreover, the practice had spread throughout the village.The authors feared that the chlorine could kill some or all of the microscopic plant life in thebioactive layer that are critical to the operation of the filter and thereby reduce the effectivenessof the filters. Upon further investigation, the authors learned that a professor from a localUniversity had recommended the addition of

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Desmond Y.R. Chong, National University of Singapore; Jian Huei Choo, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore; Eng Keng Soh, Engineering Design and Innovation Centre, National University of Singapore; Yee-Sien Ng; Ming Po Tham, National University of SIngapore

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Biomedical

them tounderstand the specific needs of the doctors, therapists and patients so that they can improve ontheir design. The deliverables of this module are design project reports, prototypes and logbookdocumenting the design process of the project. In semester 7, the students will be required to takean elective module that enhances their understanding and knowledge of the project.In semesters 7 & 8, the students will continue the DCP-EIM project as their Final Year Project(FYP). At this stage, the direction of the project can take various forms. If the prototype requiresfurther technical development, a more advanced device will be designed, built and tested. Aprospective clinical study could also be planned and carried out to study the

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J Rust, Western New England University; Steven G Northrup, Western New England University

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Biomedical

the course. I was very moved by my experiences in Guatemala. The things I had heard and read became reality…I hope to learn more about global health and to make some improvements however possible. This course made me aware of global health, and got me very interested in looking for jobs in this area. I now have a deeper understanding of the health issues of foreign countries, and know of some ways to help. Wish I could learn more, plan to do so. It was an experience that is hard to explain and is better experienced. Learning about different healthcare systems makes me see the healthcare of the U.S. differently…I find myself sometimes looking at problems and not only finding

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Goldberg, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Kevin Caves, Duke University

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Biomedical

’ designs to help them achieve their goal of developing a device that is safe, durable, andmeets the client’s needs. Therefore, we are confident that this initiative has been a success.Future changesIn the future, we will create additional opportunities for formal interaction between the advisoryboards and BME students. Advisory boards will start giving feedback to the students earlier inthe semester. The students’ preliminary project proposal, developed in the first month of theclass, could move to an online format, as we have done with the mid-semester presentation. Wehave also developed a rubric to assist the advisory board in the evaluation of the design ideas andprototypes.In addition, we plan to include an assessment that evaluates the